- How to determine the type of bone graft material to use
- Amount of material required for various extraction sites
- Grafting protocols for common types of extraction sockets
- How to avoid socket grafting complications
Extraction and Socket Grafting: Part 3—Socket Grafting Protocol
Course Objectives
1 CE Credit
This course discusses the surgical techniques for the most common types of extraction sockets, including five-walled, four-walled and three-walled sites, and procedures to maximize the success of the bone regeneration process.
At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will have familiarity with these topics:
Learning Objectives
Recognition & Approval

Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
References
- Misch CE, Suzuki JB. Tooth extraction, socket grafting, and barrier membrane bone regeneration. In: Misch CE, editor. Contemporary Implant Dentistry, 3rd ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2008. p. 870-904.
- Ohta Y. Comparative changes in microvasculature and bone during healing of implant and extraction sites. J Oral Implantol. 1993;19(3):184-98.
- Vera C, De Kok IJ, Reinhold D, Limpiphipatanakorn P, Yap AK, Tyndall D, Cooper LF. Evaluation of buccal alveolar bone dimension of maxillary anterior and premolar teeth: a cone beam computed tomography investigation. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2012 Nov-Dec;27(6):1514-9.
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